Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
This time of the year offers its fair share of challenge to our students. For the Years 9 and 10 students who are deliberating over their future study pathways and subject selections, heading into the senior years at school can be a confusing time. I assure you that our staff are extremely experienced at providing support to try to ensure that every student is heading down a path that is appropriate for their goals. Ultimately, that is the measure of our success – that every Trinity student is placed in the best possible position to launch into a bright future, no matter what direction they choose.
As our Years 10 and 11 students head towards their Semester 1 exams, their preparation becomes focussed and the pressure of achieving their best may elevate anxiety levels. This is a normal part of the process and, to a certain extent at least, can increase determination and resilience. We remind our parents that if their young people are feeling overwhelmed or showing worrying signs of stress, please reach out to their Year Level Coordinator for support. Sometimes it only takes a word of reassurance, and sometimes more, but it really is best to go through these times with the support of informed and experienced professionals who are just as vested in the academic success of every student as they are.
I sometimes hear people lamenting the value of exams as they don’t happen in the ‘real world’. In fact, the adult world is full of times when we are examined, judged, tested and required to perform under pressure or make ethically sound and financially viable snap decisions. As young voting adults, employees, consumers, P-plate drivers, job candidates – the list is endless – our young people will draw on the skills they learnt throughout their school years and from their families to navigate the numerous big and small challenges they encounter. There might even be times when they reckon that exams were the least of their troubles!
"As young voting adults, employees, consumers, P-plate drivers, job candidates – the list is endless – our young people will draw on the skills they learnt throughout their school years and from their families to navigate the numerous big and small challenges they encounter."
Nevertheless, I urge you to speak to your child if they are showing signs of stress during exam time and seek help because they will certainly perform much more effectively if they are armed with sound advice and sage comfort.
Support from our families is paramount to this process as well. The Student Learning Conversations that were held a few weeks ago provided valuable information for our parents so they gain a deeper understanding of their children’s challenges at school. So, too, did the Years 7 and 8 Time and Space evening that was held last week. Time and Space provides an opportunity for meaningful discussion between mother figures and their children as they teeter on the verge of adolescence.
The founder of this excellent program, Bill Jennings, believes that meaningful and ongoing dialogue between parents and their adolescent children is critical to the often-challenging transition to successful adulthood. The Time and Space coordinators took our students and their special person through guided question and answer sessions together and in groups, providing time to listen and reflect in a trusting space. The evening was very well received with feedback from our mums confirming that the shared experience with their children and other mothers was enlightening and emotional. It wasn’t just the mums who enjoyed the evening, either. One student said, ‘It was an amazing thing to do with my mum,’ and another commented, ‘It connected me and Mum more.’ ‘This helped me be a better person,’ said another student, and ‘This conversation was the best conversation I have ever had…’ Thank you to everyone who attended with brave hearts and open minds to add another big and beautiful memory to their Trinity journey.
More memories were made at the Semester 1 Music Evening in the Jubilee Centre on Wednesday night. Our musicians have been hard at work rehearsing and working on their pieces under the watchful eye of Mrs Kelly Kerr, Ms Grace Wiedemann, Mr Stephen Gill and Ms Natalie Atkinson. It was a beautiful evening and I congratulate all of our musicians for their commitment to personal excellence.
Last week we celebrated National Reconciliation Week with a focus on our country’s rich indigenous history, past atrocities and how the ongoing emotional, physical and cultural trauma of our First Nations people can be addressed. This year’s theme, Now More Than Ever, is a call to action to support improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the acknowledgment that it is young Australians who hold the key to shaping our nation’s future. Here at Trinity the week was marked through morning prayer and class resources provided by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Coordinator, Mrs Anne McCrickard.
Finally, I spent three days at the Principal’s Association of all Victorian Secondary Schools conference where we were privileged to have Dr Barbara Reid OP as our guest presenter. Dr Reid is a distinguished professor of New Testament Students at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and their presentations covered the following topics: Servant Leadership – Leader as Footwasher; Prophetic Leadership; Leadership as Bridge-Building Across Boundaries of Difference, and Leadership as Co-Creating with God – Birthing New Life. In addition to the inspiring and informative presentations from Dr Reid, valuable time was spent with my peers from other Victorian Catholic secondary schools. The informal conversations that took place provided me with great ideas on how we can continue to improve as a school while also allowing me to report to others on some of the wonderful things taking place at Trinity College.
I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
Mr Paul Clohesy
Principal
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College News
Greater Western Cross Country
Greater Western Cross Country
Our Cross Country athletes competed in Warrnambool last Monday and were fortunate to have perfect conditions with a beautiful sunny day.
Greater Western Championships attracts secondary schools from as far away as Warracknabeal and Kaniva on the South Australian border. To qualify for the state finals in July, runners need to finish in the top 12 or first place in the teams in their age group.
Trinity students put in a sensational effort with some amazing results in the various age groups. Congratulations to the seven students who qualified for the next round.
Congratulations to our Qualifiers:
Harmony who finished 1st in the 16 Girls age group with a time of 12.32 minutes over 3km.
Jack who finished 2nd in the 17-20 Boys age group with a time of 17.08 minutes over 5km.
Izaac who finished 4th in the 15 Boys age group with a time of 9.47 minutes over 3km.
Jarryn who finished 5th in the 14 Boys age group with a time of 10.27 minutes over 3km.
Reegan who finished 7th in the 15 Boys age group with a time of 10.03 minutes over 3km.
Thomas who finished 12th in the 16 Boys age group with a time of 19.09 minutes over 5km
Darcy ran a time of 11.25 minutes over 3km in the 15 Boys.
Darcy qualified as a team member of our Trinity 15 Boys’ team. For the first time, I can remember, our 15 Boys’ team finished in first position – a great effort by Izaac, Reegan and Darcy.
For those people who like their Maths, those times put most of qualifiers running sub 4 mins a km.
Georgia, Maddy, Toby and Stella finished in the top 20 runners in their age group. We also had a lot of PBs, so well done to all of our runners for their efforts on the day.
Thanks also to David Miller, Vicki Dambo, Alaska King and Millie Sibley for their assistance throughout the day.
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Year 12 Retreat celebrates their bond
Year 12 Retreat celebrates their bond
The Year 12 retreat was rescheduled due to the bushfires but it was worth the wait. The cohort gathered at the beautiful Cave Hill Creek Camp in Beaufort last week, which has been the site of this significant senior school event since 2015.
In glorious weather, the Class of 2024 enjoyed a series of physical challenges, including canoeing, orienteering and archery during the days. The traditional 'Op-Shop' dinner was a highlight, providing the young people with a wonderful opportunity to let their hair down and enjoy the company of their peers in a festive atmosphere.
The Retreat highlights the Trinity difference with a beautiful liturgy bringing together the graduands with affirmations and positive reflection. With the theme of Ubuntu , which is a Swahili word meaning ‘we are human together,’ Trinity College staff bravely shared personal experiences and memories aimed to highlight the worth of every human being.
The event is a highlight on the Year 12 calendar and celebrates the close bond of the cohort as they head towards their final months at Trinity.
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Music Evening a showcase of talent
Music Evening a showcase of talent
Our Semester 1 Music Evening highlighted the diverse talents of our Trinity students and was a tribute to their hard work and commitment to their art. In front of an appreciative audience, our musicians gave it their all with band and solo performances providing toe-tapping tunes and knockout vocals.
The concert aims to provide the students – some who have only picked up their chosen instrument this year – with valuable live performance experience that helps to build their confidence in front of audience and showcases their development as musicians to their family and friends.
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Indonesian students compete at the annual comp
Indonesian students compete at the annual comp
This year, seven Trinity students from Years 7 and 8 participated in the annual Sayembara Lisan Indonesian Speaking competition held in Ocean Grove.
At the beginning of Term 2, Indee, Taneisha, Hemi, Rhuby, Olivia, Carter and Samriddhi were provided with prepared questions about their personal world and completed their own answers. They also read a prepared passage about either their school or a friend and answered impromptu questions about either topic.
Despite a healthy dose of nerves, they enjoyed meeting Indonesian students from other schools and participating in the event. Results will be announced soon with the finals taking place in July.
Special thanks to Mr Jeremy Barren for driving the bus and to Mrs Rina Hamdemir for assisting with practice at the venue.
Mrs Ros De Silva
Indonesian Teacher
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Important Notice
Important Notice
Taking care whilst arriving/leaving school grounds.
Parents are asked to have a conversation with their young people about taking care whilst walking, cycling or scooting to school. The roundabout's located at Hearn Street and Pound Road are particularly busy before and after school and it has been noted that a number of our students are being careless whilst crossing the road.
We wish to avoid a serious accident from occurring, so all students are reminded to follow basic road rules
- Look both ways before crossing the road.
- Do not cross the road whilst looking at your phone.
- Bike riders must keep to the left and be mindful of other road users.
- Safety gear must be worn when riding a bike or scooter.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Important Dates
Monday 10 June
King's Birthday public holiday
Tuesday 11 June - Monday 17 June
Year 11 Subject Interviews
Monday 17 June
Year 10 exams commence
Monday 17 June
Unit 1 exams commence
Tuesday 18 June
Staff Professional Learning day
Community Notices
Community Notices
Community Notices
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